Don Rickles

American stand-up comedian (1926–2017)
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Don Rickles

Summary

Don Rickles is a human[1]. Born in Queens[2], he… he was born on May 8, 1926[3]. He passed away in Beverly Hills[4]. He died on April 6, 2017[5]. He worked as a stand-up comedian[6], actor[7], television presenter[8], singer[9], and dancer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.32% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,995 views/month, #3,153 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Queens[2], Don Rickles…
  • Don Rickles passed away in Beverly Hills[4].
  • Don Rickles was born on May 8, 1926[3].
  • Don Rickles died on April 6, 2017[5].
  • Burial took place at Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery[12].
  • Among Don Rickles's spouses was Barbara Sklar[13].
  • A child of Don Rickles was Larry Rickles[14].
  • A child of Don Rickles was Mindy Rickles[15].
  • Don Rickles held citizenship in United States[16].
  • English was Don Rickles's native language[17].
  • Don Rickles's professions included stand-up comedian[6].
  • Don Rickles's professions included actor[7].
  • Don Rickles's professions included television presenter[8].
  • Don Rickles's professions included singer[9].
  • Don Rickles's professions included dancer[10].
  • Don Rickles's professions included voice actor[18].
  • Don Rickles was educated at American Academy of Dramatic Arts[19].
  • Don Rickles's education included a stint at Newtown High School[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Don Rickles is Toy Story[21].
  • Don Rickles received the Primetime Emmy Award[22].
  • Don Rickles received the American Campaign Medal[23].
  • Don Rickles received the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal[24].
  • Don Rickles received the World War II Victory Medal[25].
  • Don Rickles received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26].
  • Don Rickles's religion is recorded as Jewish people[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Queens[2], Don Rickles… he was born on May 8, 1926[3]. English was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at American Academy of Dramatic Arts[19], a drama school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1884[30], headquartered in New York City[31] and Newtown High School[20], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1897[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stand-up comedian[6], actor[7], television presenter[8], singer[9], dancer[10], and voice actor[18].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Don Rickles is Toy Story[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Primetime Emmy Award[22], a group of awards[35], in United States[36], founded in 1949[37]; American Campaign Medal[23], a campaign medal[38], in United States[39], founded in 1942[40]; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal[24], a campaign medal[41], in United States[42], founded in 1942[43]; World War II Victory Medal[25], an United States service medals of the world wars[44], in United States[45], founded in 1945[46]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26], a commemorative plaque[47], in United States[48].

Personal Life

Among Don Rickles's spouses was Barbara Sklar[13]. Children include Larry Rickles[14], a screenwriter[49], 1970–2011[50], of United States[51], awarded the Emmy Award[52] and Mindy Rickles[15], an actor[53], b. 1966[54], of United States[55]. Religious affiliations include Jewish people[27], an ethnoreligious group[56], in Israel[57] and American Jews[58], an ethnic community[59]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[60].

Death and Burial

Don Rickles died on April 6, 2017[5]. He passed away in Beverly Hills[4]. The cause of death was kidney failure[61]. Burial took place at Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Don Rickles ranks in the top 0.32% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,995 views/month, #3,153 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

He has been cited as an influence by Artie Lange[64], a screenwriter[65], b. 1967[66], of United States[67].

FAQs

Where was Don Rickles born?

Don Rickles was born in Queens[2].

Where did Don Rickles die?

Don Rickles died in Beverly Hills[4].

Who was Don Rickles married to?

Don Rickles's spouses include Barbara Sklar[13].

What did Don Rickles do for work?

Don Rickles worked as stand-up comedian[6], actor[7], television presenter[8], singer[9], and dancer[10].

Where did Don Rickles go to school?

Don Rickles was educated at American Academy of Dramatic Arts[19] and Newtown High School[20].

What awards did Don Rickles receive?

Honors received include Primetime Emmy Award[22], American Campaign Medal[23], Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal[24], and World War II Victory Medal[25].

Who did Don Rickles influence?

Don Rickles has been cited as an influence by Artie Lange[64].

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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [62] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [63] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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